Mr. Workiye Getnet Abera | Engineering | Young Researcher Award

Senior Lecturer and Researcher | Debre Tabor University | Ethiopia

Workiye Getnet Abera is a dedicated chemical engineer specializing in modeling, simulation, and optimization, with a strong research focus on biomass-based products, polymer chemistry, and sustainable materials. He has extensive academic experience as a lecturer and researcher, contributing to the advancement of chemical engineering education and leading research initiatives in process engineering and additive manufacturing. His industrial background includes hands-on training in large-scale production environments, where he gained valuable insights into chemical processes and operations. As an active scholar, he has authored several peer-reviewed publications in internationally recognized journals, with contributions spanning biolubricants, bioplastics, and food engineering innovations. His research output includes 5 published documents with 17 citations across 17 citing documents, reflecting the growing impact of his scientific contributions. In addition to his research, he plays a significant role in the scientific community as a reviewer for leading publishers such as Elsevier, Springer, and Taylor & Francis, and serves on the editorial boards of multiple academic journals. His work emphasizes sustainability, resource efficiency, and the development of environmentally friendly technologies, aiming to bridge the gap between industrial application and academic innovation. He is proficient in a wide range of technical software, including Aspen Plus, MATLAB, and ANSYS, and applies advanced optimization and material characterization techniques in his research. Through his teaching, publications, and professional service, he demonstrates a strong commitment to knowledge dissemination, sustainable engineering practices, and the promotion of innovative solutions that address global challenges in energy, materials, and food systems.

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Featured Publications

Alemu, H., Labena, A. A., Fereja, B. M., Gebreyes, D. A., & Abera, W. G. (2025). Cobalt-polydopamine nanocomposite for efficient removal of Pb(II) and Cd(II) from water: Synthesis, characterization, and adsorption mechanisms. Desalination and Water Treatment. Advance online publication.

Gebreyes, D. A., Alemea, M. T., Robi, A. G., Abera, W. G., & Tenkolu, G. A. (2025). Synthesis, characterization, and optimization of antimicrobial biolubricant derived from Ocimum lamiifolium and lactic acid. Heliyon. Advance online publication.

Gebremedihin, L. B., & Abera, W. G. (2024). Quality assessment of gluten-free sorghum bread prepared with sourdough and the addition of sweet lupin flour. CYTA – Journal of Food. Advance online publication.

Abebe, T. G., & Abera, W. G. (2024). Effect of baking conditions on gluten-free biscuit quality made from groundnut oilseed cake protein isolate and teff flour blends. Cogent Food & Agriculture. Advance online publication.

Abera, W. G., Kasirajan, R., & Majamo, S. L. (2023). Synthesis and characterization of bioplastic film from banana (Musa Cavendish species) peel starch blending with banana pseudo-stem cellulosic fiber. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 13, 7085–7097.